Director - Digital Platforms Operations (UAE National) - Al-'Ayn

apartmentMichael Page placeAl-'Ayn calendar_month 

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

This senior leadership position is responsible for overseeing the operational governance, service continuity, and strategic direction of digital platforms post-transition. The role ensures platforms are secure, compliant, and consistently deliver value across the organisation.

Client Details

A prominent entity within the UAE public sector, recognised for its strategic role in advancing digital capabilities across government services. The organisation operates at the intersection of innovation, infrastructure, and operational excellence.

Description
  • Lead end-to-end operations of digital platforms, post-transition.
  • Define and execute operational strategy aligned with transformation goals.
  • Govern SLAs, OLAs, and ensure ITSM and security compliance.
  • Oversee Maintenance & Operations and Release & Deployment teams.
  • Ensure platform readiness, documentation, and secure go-lives.
  • Drive automation, observability, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder coordination.
Job Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Leadership opportunity within a fast-moving government organisation, undergoing exciting change and evolution

Requirements:

  • 12+ years in IT operations, digital platforms, or infrastructure.
  • 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of ITSM, SLAs/OLAs, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven experience with large-scale deployments and service delivery.
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
  • ITIL Foundation certification (mandatory); additional certifications preferred.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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